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Endurance in the Age of Crusades
In this episode, we explore why surviving the age of the Crusades would be far harder than most people imagine. We look at violence, disease, harsh t…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tax Collectors: The Unsung Victims of the Middle Ages
In this episode, we explore why medieval tax collectors were among the most disliked figures in society. We look at the dangers, corruption, pressure…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Secrets of Scandalous Medieval Popes
In this episode, we look at the medieval popes whose corruption, ambition, feuds, and personal scandals shook the Church. We explore how their action…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How Vikings Endured Winter's Wrath
In this episode, we explore how the Vikings stayed alive through the coldest nights of the year using shelters, fire, layered clothing, and shared li…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Filtration of Medieval Waste
In this episode, we explore how medieval cities dealt with human waste, dirty water, and trash before modern plumbing. We look at the rules, workers,…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Victorian London: A Survival Handbook
In this episode, we explore how someone could survive Victorian London, from avoiding disease and crime to navigating overcrowded streets, dangerous …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Oregon Trail: Journey of Survival
In this episode, we look at why the real Oregon Trail was far harsher than the game version, from disease and exhaustion to dangerous river crossings…
2 months ago
The Vegetables That Time Forgot
In this episode, we investigate the once-popular vegetables cultivated in medieval times that have slipped from our memories. Learn about their uniqu…
2 months ago
Ancient Rome's Criminal Justice Phenomena
In this episode, we explore what crime and punishment looked like in Ancient Rome, from theft and corruption to exile, slavery, and execution. We als…
2 months ago
Survival Secrets from the Black Plague
In this episode, we look at what it would have taken to survive the Black Plague, from avoiding crowded cities to relying on isolation and basic sani…
2 months ago